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IS A MILITARY DIVERSION PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
April 17, 2017 | By: Frances Prizzia | Military Defense
For a military member, even when your time at war is over, the effects of combat can stay with you, continuing to hurt you and sometimes having a severe and lasting
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IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
February 13, 2017 | By: Frances Prizzia | Criminal & DUI Defense
One of the many possible consequences of being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in California is the requirement to install an ignition
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THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS: TOP 40 UNDER 40
February 3, 2017 | By: Frances Prizzia | Awards
Attorney Frances Prizzia has dedicated her practice to protecting the rights of those accused of criminal violations in Southern California. Through striving to
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IS POSTING BAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER AN ARREST THE RIGHT CALL?
December 21, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Criminal & DUI Defense
After being arrested and charged with a crime, before you can actually get to work on your defense case, the first thing that you need to worry about is actually
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HOW PROP 57 CHANGES CALIFORNIA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
December 7, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Criminal Justice Reform
Voters in California approved of Proposition 57 last month in a winning ratio of 2-to-1. The ballot described the measure as something that would increase parole
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WHAT ARE BENCH WARRANTS?
November 23, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Criminal & DUI Defense
Not all warrants will send the police to your door for an arrest. In fact, the most common type of warrant in California is a bench warrant, or one that is
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DUI ARRESTS WHEN THE DRIVER IS UNDER THE LEGAL BAC LIMIT
November 9, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | DUI
The federal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a civilian motorist is 0.08%. This number is typically generated through roadside breathalyzer
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DO I NEED TO HIRE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER?
October 19, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Criminal & DUI Defense
Being arrested can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. If you have been charged with a crime, you will be given two options for your defense: a
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AN OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA'S MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS
October 5, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Drug Crimes
Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option available to Californians ever since the passing of the Compassionate Use Act in 1996. Under this legislation,
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COMPARING RESTRAINING ORDERS TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS
September 20, 2016 | By: Frances Prizzia | Domestic Violence
When someone has been accused of domestic violence, the alleged victim or the court may react by issuing a restraining order or an emergency protective
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